2020Final results
2020 election for Rhode Island House District 42
Rhode Island House of Representatives · Rhode Island
Edward T. Cardillo Jr. (D) won with 50.7% of the vote, defeating Frank T. Ricci (R) by 1.7 points.
Edward T. Cardillo Jr.Democrat · winner
50.7%3,514
Frank T. RicciRepublican
49.1%3,399
6,929 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2020
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET